Adam Sandler showed up to the 2025 Oscars in his signature casual look: oversized basketball shorts and a hoodie.
Calm, cool, collected — Sang Heon Lee charms at the 97th #Oscars.
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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 4, 2025
When host Conan O’Brien poked fun at Sandler’s outfit, Sandler jokingly retorted, “Did my snazzy gym shorts and fluffy sweatshirt offend you so much that you had to mock me in front of my peers?”
Pretty in pink 💕 Best Supporting Actress nominee Monica Barbaro at the 97th #Oscars.
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Sandler added that everyone in the audience was welcome to join him for a game of basketball after the awards show. This was all staged, but Sandler has never been more relatable.
Thank you to @TheAcademy, the incredible production cast and crew and my amazing team for a night I’ll never forget. Now I’m off to fulfill my lifelong dream to run a bed and breakfast in Orlando. #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/wxX7V0MuWA
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) March 4, 2025
Everyone sitting in LA’s Dolby Theater Sunday night likely wanted to be in their favorite athleisure or sweats instead of a dress or tux they could barely move around in. This isn’t the first time Sandler has rocked gym-core to a fancy event.
Sandler’s Oscars athleisure moment
Preshow ritual. I’m hosting the #Oscars tonight on @ABC and @hulu. See you there! pic.twitter.com/4VEydsQPvI
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) March 2, 2025
In his talk show appearances and while promoting his movie “Murder Mystery 2” with Jennifer Aniston, he can be seen wearing oversized polos, track pants, and hoodies. However, Sandler can dress the part when he wants to. He attended “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” in a black tuxedo and bow tie.
When asked about his unusual outfit, he said, “Al Franken saw me in a sweatshirt last night and he was like, ‘What are you doing?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, alright, I don’t want to let Al down,’ so I put a tux on.”
So, the next time you’re meeting friends for dinner and aren’t feeling it, pull a Sandler and rock your favorite gym outfit. Everyone will envy you. And if anyone says anything, just make a dramatic exit like Sandler at the Oscars and go hang out with people who understand your desire to be cozy at all times.